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Neurodiversity In The Workplace Is Redefining How Companies Operate

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“Neurodivergent” is a non-medical term to describe differences in brain function due to a variety of factors. Neurodivergent” is a non-medical term to describe differences in brain function due to a variety of factors. And the use of biophilia and natural light throughout an office environment can give a proven mental health boost.

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Trust-Building in Remote Work: The Synergy Between Telehealth And Employee Well-being

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This is exactly what MyClearStep offers, as I learned in my interview with two key stakeholders of this company. ” Dr. Shelly Bar, Chief Medical Officer at MyClearStep, highlights the medical reasoning behind this unique tool.

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Mental Health First Aid: The Critical Skill Set Every Workplace Needs

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It’s standard practice to have multiple employees in every organization qualified in first aid so they can attend to physical injuries until professional medical help arrives. McKinsey & Company determined that 75% of employers admit that a stigma surrounding mental health issues exists in their workplaces. Mary Jacobson, M.D.,

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How Companies Can Support Moms in–and Returning to—the Workplace

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How to support working moms Companies have significant power to improve their own workplace cultures to make the return to work possible for parents. Companies can: Support affordable childcare initiatives and programs Employers can more widely communicate if they have childcare initiatives or benefits, and openly support that concept.

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Work Phobic Anxiety In The Workplace Is A Real Issue; Here’s How To Navigate It

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Work can precipitate anxiety “in previously healthy young workers,” according to the academic medical journal Psychological Medicine. . Especially in work environments that are highly time-pressed, low-paying, and with excessive workloads, work can be and has been the initial spark that onsets an anxiety disorder in some workers.

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Pawsitivity at Work: Perks & Pitfalls Of Creating Pet-Friendly Coworking Spaces

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The desire for flexibility and furry companionship is on the rise, with a whopping 90% of employees in pet-friendly workplaces expressing a deep attachment to their company’s mission. Interestingly, despite the growing appeal of pet-friendly workplaces, only 11% of companies allow their workers to bring pets to the office.

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How Employers Can Better Serve Neurodiverse Employees in 2023

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After surviving a major medical event and a surgery that almost killed her, she found herself reevaluating her trajectory. “I She is now Bened Life’s community director, where her days are filled with consulting with leaders on how to encourage a more neurodiverse-friendly environment at work. But things only got more complicated.

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